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Degree

Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Youngstown State University, Department of Criminal Justice, 1999.

Abstract

A literature review on recent hate crime issues was conducted. This review included the legal definition of a hate crime, judicial cases, national and local responses to the issues, and approaches to prevent such incidents. An analysis of hate crime knowledge was conducted among a sample group of students at Youngstown State University (YSU). A questionnaire was distributed to 1,000 students enrolled in introductory level classes at YSU.

Subject Headings

Sociology, Criminology and Penology

Keywords

hate crime

Advisor

Tammy A. King

Pages

viii, 149p.

Document number: ysu1002131699
Permalink: http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1002131699

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